Project Manager - Global Operations & CIO

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our strong global footprint, with around 4500 employees located across eight countries and four continents, enables us to unlock the full potential towards driving a superior client experience within Allianz Group.

We are Actuaries, Business Analysts, Finance Experts, Consulting Managers, HR People, Communication Professionals; Operation Engineers and Insurers; we are daughters and sons, mothers and fathers. Our people are what matter most, rooted in our values, and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and create a superior client experience while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz.

Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.

Job role

We are looking for a project manager taking over various tasks and responsibilities in the Global Operations and CIO area. You will report directly to the Head of Global Operations and CIO of Allianz Technology, coordinate with all departments to ensure timely deliverables and oversee needed activities from different departments.

To fulfill this role, you should be well organized, work efficiently, be able to work both in a team and independently and be willing to take over a high variety of tasks. Solving new situations, challenges and problems is relevant on a regular basis. Ideally you have at least first experience in the IT Service Management environment.

Responsibilities:

• Push, chase and oversee action items, upcoming important meetings, deadlines, to do’s, while ensuring objectives are achieved timely;
• Collecting and consolidating information for review and presentation purposes (All Staffs/ Committees/SteerCos/Executive Management Teams);
• Acting as point of contact among executives and employees within Global Operations and CIO for overarching topics;
• Proactive preparation and post-processing of meetings and needed activities;
• Monitoring and point of contact for COO measures within a Global Program;
• Creation of the Monthly Global Operations/CIO Newsletter;
• Yearly IT Strategy update for AZ Technology;
• Other overarching related topics (Risk Management, Financials, Projects, etc.);

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience;
• Working experience in project management and large scale enterprises;
• Be able to act without guidance with a hands-on, can do attitude;
• Ability to work against tight deadlines and to stay focused under pressure;
• Ability to respond to and prioritize numerous concurring demands;
• Willing to handle a large variety of topics and tasks;
• First experience or senior level experience in a fast-paced environment;
• Well organized and efficient;
• 2+ years professional experience as a Project Manager;
• Understanding of IT systems and processes;
• International project and job expertise.

Skills:

• Solid MS Office skills, especially Excel and Power Point;
• Well-developed social skills and cross-cultural experience;
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with a range of different people;
• Fluent in written and spoken English (German would be a plus);
• Written and verbal commmunication skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Organizational skills.

Benefits:

We place people at the core of what we do, this is why we are committed to your personal and professional growth:

• Complete training curricula available (tailored courses);
• International Certifications (Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Prince, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM etc.);
• Comprehensive Leadership Programs;
• All you can learn with LinkedIn Learning!
• German Language Courses for any level;
• All you can read with Bookster!

We care about the performance of our employees and we know it can only be reached by ensuring you proper work-life balance:

• Work from Home Option available;
• Get a free day on your Birthday or come at work and receive Gift Vouchers/Tickets!
• Go on Vacation and get a Holiday Bonus!WorldClass & 7Card Gym Discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program - Helpline 24/7;

Come to the Allianz side! We have attractive compensation and incentives:

• Fixed salary compensation along with rewards & recognition performance-related bonus scheme;
• Meal and Gift Tickets.

The personal information that you may provide to us (including sensitive information) may be provided to Hiring Managers for the purposes of assessing your suitability as a candidate. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated with confidentiality.